nuclear
adjectiveUK /ˈnjuːkliə/
US /ˈnuːkliər/
Something nuclear is about the tiny center of an atom or the strong power that comes from it.
The power plant makes electricity using nuclear energy.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Relating to the nucleus of a cell.
The nuclear membrane protects the cell's nucleus.
3. Relating to a family made of parents and their children.
They live in a small nuclear family.
4. Relating to weapons that use atomic energy.
The countries signed a treaty about nuclear weapons.